Public Relations Intern

Carolina PR & Marketing, Inc.

Jun. 2016 - present

• Draft press releases, media advisories following AP Style

• Develop content for social media channels and pull analytics

• Create and maintain databases, including mailing & media lists

• Assist with managing news media monitoring platform (Cision/Vocus) and create clip/analytics reports

• Assist with news media outreach (pitching, spokesperson interview coordination, etc.)

• Create and maintain internship blog

 

Marketing and Volunteer Program Intern, International House, Charlotte, NC

​Jan. 2016 - May 2016

• Developed and deployed social media content (copy + graphics).

• Wrote newsletter articles and volunteer communications. 

• Created marketing collateral to promote programs and recruit volunteers, researched and prepared presentations and reports.

• Attended, coordinated, and presented at cultural events.

• Provided other assistance as needed.

 

Co-Owner, Scoot Commute, LLC   Charlotte, NC

​Oct. 2010 - Aug. 2013

• Developed and implemented sales strategy of boutique multimedia branding company.

• Increased advertising revenues by 150%.

• Prepared presentations, proposals, media kits, and agreements for prospective clients.

• Arranged for multimedia services installations and technical support.

 

Executive Assistant, Alliance Credit Counseling, Inc. Charlotte, NC

​June 2010 - Oct. 2010

• Provided administrative support to the Executive Director by preparing reports, researching, collecting and organizing data, and performing clerical duties.

• Prepared presentations, assembled materials, and took minutes for board meetings.

• Managed calendar, scheduled travel arrangements, set up accounts with vendors.

• Distributed information to management team, followed up on management assignments.

• Maintained employee files, tracked employee use of FMLA, performed exit interviews.

 

Human Resource Generalist, InReach, formerly Residential & Support Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Feb. 2009 - Apr. 2010

• Developed recruitment and retention strategies for multiple departments

• Coordinated and developed materials for new hires.

• Implemented personnel training and development and scheduled and maintained state-mandated certifications for 200+ employees.

• Attended job fairs, created job postings, placed ads and screened viable candidates

• Advanced partnerships with hiring managers.

• Actively served on Employee Appreciation Committee.

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